I still need to confirm that Jerry is coming as apparently he is trying to rearrange a business meeting. ScottB is trying to rearrange his plans after holding his own competition as week ahead of everyone else. If Scott and Jerry cannot come then I will pair up the two Mike's.

Just to let you know; as Scott was planning on wading, I planned that as well and did not borrow a kayak. This may have some bearing on pairings if Scott can't make it and I need to be paired with someone else (repaired?!?! ). Hopefully, Scott can make it and it'll be a moot point.

Yes, I will be there. My "pre-fishing trip" was a bit of a surprise but gave me a good laugh at myself. I was very surprised you guys were not there! First thing was to find a place to stay. Ended up staying at the Maricopa Inn. I was the only guest. It was a great place to stay.

Fished on Saturday. Caught a 16" and a 21" trout. Later on I was fishing with midge nymphs and caught a 4" perch.

Well I just found out that Jared won't be able to make it...so I need a partner! Also Jared was going to ride down with me and share expenses, anybody else need a ride??? Especially one that has knowledge of the river. I have none. ScottB You got another hall pass ...way to go brother.

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Mike Hart is an experienced troutfisherman but new to the river and to this area. I dont think Jerry is going to be coming either so you two could pair up. I will put you in contact with each other by email.

Scott/Mike - do you think you will bring kayaks? It might help access the river better. Also it seems the fishing can be tough at the moment due to the number of other people fishing the river so a kayak could let you access the less fished sections. The plan is still to meet at 8am at Rio Raft...looking at where people are staying i guess meeting at the rental cabin would be the best bet. Matt

Great Mikey, I will have my cataraft too. Should make for neat fun in the evenings with some drys!

Mike H. as I said earlier on this thread Denis Auger was originally on the "Injured Unable to Perform" list but has up graded to "Ready Willing and Able". He will be staying in the cabin with us and if you don't mind will accompany you and I on the river. I hope this is OK by you. We are still the soon to be winning team, Denis will team with another if someone shows up!

Scott. I am going to call your wife and tell her all about the new shoes ...and oh yeah the purse that you are going to buy her just for letting you go two weeks in a row! It will still be worth it!

I'll head out to the Gaudalupe tomorrow afternoon, and plan to check in at Rio Raft around 5:00. That's official check-in, but if you arrive earlier you may be able to enter the cottage if it is ready. Should be able to fish the area in front of the cabin tomorrow afternoon when you arrive. When you enter the resort the cottages will be on your right. The one we have reserved is a two story, with two bedrooms. We can declare one room a snoring room, the other a heavy snoring room. Look for a white F-250 crew cab out front. Come on in, grab a bunk, take a beer from the cooler, and hope you have the right place.

Right now we have four confirmed for the riverside cotage; room for one more on the sofa. Any takers?